Composite Spray Painter 2 in Indianapolis, Indiana at APPLIED COMPOSITES INC

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking a Composite Spray Painter 2 who will be responsible for performing various tasks associated the painting process, including masking, surface preparation and paint mixing, and spraying. Painters will paint a wide variety of production parts, assemblies, plant equipment, and accessories, according to specifications, using paint shakers, sanders, paint brushes.

About AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

Job Accountabilities:

• Paints a variety of parts, components or systems in support of production process.
• Preps parts for application of wet and/or powder coat painting process.
• Performs clean-up of painting equipment and disposal of hazardous wastes per regulatory and company guidelines.
• Communicates issues regarding defects or quality control problems to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Understands and follows hazardous waste disposal regulations and procedures for safe handling of chemicals/solvents.
• Maintains necessary trainings and certificates for the completion of job and in compliance with safety regulations.
• Documents the materials used in the process to maintain traceability.
  

Job Specifications:

Education: A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations

Years’ Experience:

• Four (4) years’ relevant experience required.
• Previous experience with the procedures for properly storing and disposing of hazardous waste.
• Previous experience with standard shop practices in the aerospace industry.
• Familiar with lean manufacturing principles
  

Skills:

• Ability to do accurate work at a fast pace.
• Ability to sand, sandblast, clean, and prepare surfaces to be painted.
• Ability to prep parts using sanders, grinders and sandblast machine with minimal scrap or errors.
• Possesses knowledge of materials and methods for masking and preparation of parts.
• Ability to mask areas on parts not to be painted.
• Ability to clean and maintain painting equipment.
• Ability to use fillers & sealers to fill imperfections.
• Ability to mix, pour and carry paraplast parts.
• Ability to use basic measuring devices as calipers, and micrometers to verify dry film dimensions.
• Ability to use scales to weight out materials per manufacturer specifications.
• Ability to use a ohmmeter to perform surface resistance test in accordance with BAC 5639.
• Ability to use basic shop tools such as viscosity cups, paint thermo cups, and thickness gauges.

Benefits:

At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.